p>In the 23rd round of La Liga, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu. The match, as always, delivered high drama and intensity befitting a Madrid derby.

Atlético took the lead through a controversial penalty converted by Julián Álvarez, but Kylian Mbappé equalized for Real Madrid in the 50th minute. The result leaves both teams dropping points, much to the delight of Barcelona, who can close the gap on the leaders when they face Sevilla tomorrow.

2024-25, Spain - La Liga

Real - Atletico Madrid 1:1 (0:1)
Goals: Álvarez Jul., 35 (penalty) (0:1); Mbappé, 50 (1:1)

Real: Courtois; García Fr.; Asencio R.; Tchouaméni; Vazquez L. (Modric, 81); Dani Ceballos (Camavinga, 80); Bellingham; Valverde F.; Vinícius Júnior; Mbappé; Rodrygo (Diaz Br., 88)
Bench: Lunin Andriy; Mestre; Vallejo; Mendy Fe.; Naveros; Aguado L.; Güler A.; García G.; Endrick
Yellow Cards: Dani Ceballos 25

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Gimenez Jose; Lenglet; Galán J. (Reinildo, 64); De Paul (Angel Correa, 77); Barrios P.; Llorente M.; Lino (Koke, 63); Griezmann; Álvarez Jul. (Sørloth, 81); Simeone G-o (Molina N., 64)
Bench: Musso; Azpilicueta; Kostis; Gallagher C.; Lemar; Riquelme R.; Witsel
Yellow Cards: Lenglet 45; Galán J. 49; Sørloth 90